Hot Coffee Has Bean And Gone Says Top Barista

Drinkers want to chill out with cold brews

- Rebecca Black

IRELAND is increasingly swopping the traditional hot coffee for a colder and more exotic brew, one of the country's top baristas has said.

Wojciech Tysler - barista trainer at the Dublin headquarters of Bewley's and newly-crowned Irish Barista Champion - claims the market is now shifting towards exotic, flavoured espressos served chilled in cold cups.

The 42-year-old is set to represent Ireland at the World Barista Championships in June.

He said: "Customers are more discerning these days and are looking for more adventurous flavours - bright and fruity flavours in particular.

"The traditional dark roasts are good for bringing out the coffee taste through the milk but the lighter roasts are better for zestier flavours.